HR 5985 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to grant State and local law enforcement officers, designated by the Attorney General, the authority to enforce the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.

Introduced 1979-11-28· Sponsored by Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-11-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 to authorize any officer or employee of the Drug Enforcement Administration or any State or local law enforcement officer designated by the Attorney General to enforce the provisions of such Act. (Current law limits enforcement to employees of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs who are designated by the Attorney General.)…

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